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The hungarian minor scale can be viewed as a modification of the harmonic minor scale. It has a very exotic sound, and is sometimes referred to as the "snake charmer" scale. Join Monte as he reviews the various positions of this unique scale.
Taught by Monte Pittman in Getting the Most out of Your 12 Notes seriesLength: 11:01Difficulty: 2.5 of 5
Twelve notes, six strings, twenty-two plus frets - a massive amount of combinations! How do all these elements work together? Where do all the puzzle pieces fit? Monte Pittman's wealth of teaching experience is the perfect match for getting us up to speed on just how all of these things work with one another.
Lesson 1
Twelve notes, plus your fretboard equals a massive amount of combinations! Join Monte Pittman in this series introduction as he tells us what to expect in his course.Length: 2:01 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
Lesson 2
We start with the diatonic scale. Monte shows the scale in all it's positions, getting you familiar with it's shapes on the fretboard.Length: 19:57 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 3
Each of the notes in the diatonic scale has a chord associated with it. In this lesson, Monte shows us those related chords, and explores other notes in the scale that can accompany them, giving us unique...Length: 17:41 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 4
There's no rule book that says once we are in a scale position that we have to stay there! Monte explores combining different diatonic shapes in this lesson.Length: 24:21 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 5
Now we take the diatonic scale subtract two of its notes. What do we get? The pentatonic scale. Join Monte as he shows all of the positions of this common, often used scale.Length: 21:18 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 6
One of the most useful and cool ways to play our pentatonics is diagonally across the fretboard. Monte shows us how to use this technique, moving across all the positions.Length: 14:21 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 7
The blues scale is very similar to the minor pentatonic scale, so much so they can be interchangeable. But there is a very specific and unique tonality that it has that makes it a "must learn" scale for...Length: 14:28 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 8
The diminished scale will add a unique tonality to any player's sound. In this lesson, Monte shows us this scale and it's related chords.Length: 8:44 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 9
Think of enclosures as surrounding your target note with its upper and lower neighbor. Monte gives us some useful exercises to get us familiar with this technique.Length: 9:25 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 10
In this lesson, Monte uses all of the techniques we've gone over so far, putting them in the context of a track.Length: 13:18 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 11
So many of the scales we're learning a simply changing one or two notes in our original diatonic scale. Harmonic minor is like that. Even that simple change can result in a completely different mood...Length: 16:16 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 12
Now it's time to learn the various chords that accompany harmonic minor.Length: 14:34 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 13
The hungarian minor scale can be viewed as a modification of the harmonic minor scale. It has a very exotic sound, and is sometimes referred to as the "snake charmer" scale. Join Monte as he reviews...Length: 11:01 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 14
The chords associated with hungarian minor open tonalities that can be a challenge to the ear, but at the same time can create a unique world of sounds and moods. Monte walks us through the various possibilites.Length: 18:28 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 15
Now it's time to do your own exploring of the various tonalites we've discovered so far. Monte gives us a track to play over with the goal of incorporating many of the techniques we've learned so far...Length: 14:26 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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In this lesson, Monte shows us the melodic minor scale and it's positions. This is one more tool in your tonal toolbox!Length: 23:10 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 17
The chords for melodic minor are different and unique to say the least. Hopefully this lesson will open your ears to the possibilities of this jazz-like tonality!Length: 12:51 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 18
The whole tone scale is a scale that works well over augmented chords. In this lesson, Monte shows us how to associate this scale with the augmented chord.Length: 17:36 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 19
As certain patterns emerge in certain scale shapes, they often lead us to other types of scales and tonalites. Such is the case with this scale, whose pattern we've seen emerge in some of the recent scales...Length: 22:52 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 20
Intervals are the distance from one tone to another. Being able to recognize them by ear can take you a long way in your guitar playing. Here, Monte explores different types of intervals and how the...Length: 27:33 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 21
Triads are the three notes that make up our chords. In this lesson, Monte shows us various places these can be found around the neck.Length: 17:58 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 22
In this lesson, Monte talks about the different types of harmony: static, parallel and counter point.Length: 25:37 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 23
Chord substitutions are a great thing to know if you want to take your basic progressions and add a different flavor to them. Here, Monte shows us some common progressions and how to use substitutions...Length: 16:06 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 24
Monte takes the basic progression of I-IV-V and shows us some different ways to approach it, resulting in some cool explorations of tonality.Length: 22:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 25
Now Monte approaches the ii-V-I progression, and looks at the chord substitutions that will work with these chords.Length: 25:29 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 26
Monte now takes some of the progressions we've been working on and dives into creating our own song!Length: 15:47 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 27
Let's take a look at the classic I-vi-IV-V chord progression, but in the context of using only certain notes in the chords from certain scales. The results are eye opening!Length: 28:20 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 28
Monte talks about the versatility of the diminished chord and scale, and being able to repeat it every three frets on the neck.Length: 15:56 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 29
Now it's time for the augmented chord and scale. Knowing where and how to move this around gives us a great tool to use!Length: 17:06 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 30
In this lesson Monte combines the concept of moving diminished and augmented chords with the concept of chord substitutions.Length: 12:12 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
Lesson 31
Now we're at the point where we've learned to play a chord with all twelve notes. Whether it's movable shapes or chord substitutions, Monte has shown us a comprehensive way to use the twelve notes. Here...Length: 21:17 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 32
When you think about it, there are so many combinations of notes that give us a wealth of chords. In this lesson, Monte shows us how to come up with some creative chords; hopefully some you've never imagined...Length: 14:18 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 33
Monte takes a look at using common chords when switching keys.Length: 16:11 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 34
Practicing the scales and chords in a specific way can help you overcome certain hurdles you may face when trying to learn patterns and shapes. Sometimes the best way to go is to create your own exercises!...Length: 26:10 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 35
In this lesson, Monte uses his song, "Changing of the Guard" to show us a cool two handed tapping riff.Length: 23:14 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 36
Two hand, four finger tapping sounds very difficult, but Monte uses his song, "Before the Mourning Son" to break down the technique.Length: 14:02 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 37
In this lesson, Monte shows us a creative use of Harmonics from his song "Obliterated".Length: 19:55 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 38
In this lesson, Monte discusses and demonstrates various tips and tricks to help get your picking hand under control.Length: 10:29 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 39
Now to see diminished and augmented chord shapes in action. Monte uses his beautifully haunting song, "Beguiling" to show us how to implement these chords in a real song setting.Length: 11:03 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Lesson 40
In the final lesson, Monte shows us how to achieve the haunting, ethereal sound in his song "Beguiling".Length: 16:24 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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There are great guitarists, great vocalists and great songwriters, but Monte Pittman is one of the elite few who can truly lay claim to all three titles
There are great guitarists, great vocalists and great songwriters, but Monte Pittman is one of the elite few who can truly lay claim to all three titles.
To assert that Pittman has had a storied career is something of an understatement. His resumé includes an ongoing and fruitful collaboration with multi-platinum selling artist Madonna, having recorded and toured with her extensively over a period of more than fifteen years. Then there's his first band, Myra Mains, his stint in the metallic behemoth that is Prong, and collaborations with a broad spectrum of international artists. If his time with Prong did not fully communicate just how much metal flowed through his veins, with 2014's Flemming Rasmussen-produced The Power Of Three – his first release with Metal Blade Records – he compellingly blended killer riffs, blistering leads and gigantic hooks to deliver an album that was equal parts anthemic grandeur and in-your-face attitude, making metalheads around the world sit up and take note.
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Bear and i recently read a book that we stumbled across in our library called Art & Max by David Weisner. the artwork in it is amazing. much of it resembles the pointilism that often brings renowned artist Georges Seurat to mind. so, before we left, i grabbed a book of his work for us to explore at home.
Bear was ecstatic to find the Eiffel Tower in the Seurat book. it's the funniest thing..the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and the Alamo just fascinate him. maybe he'll be an architect?
a couple of months ago, i saw a post on that used eraser heads to paint cat pawprints. my plan was for us to use some pencil eraser heads to create pictures using the pointilism technique.
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Fittingly, the best way to cycle from the Weser to the Elbe is along another river – the Aller, which this route follows, at times within touching distance of the water and from one highlight to the next.
The cycle route tracks the river Aller from its confluence with the Weser back to its source. An alternative route diverts to Hohenwarthe. There is so much to see along the way, not least the equestrian town of Verden, which rose to fame through its world-class tournaments and horse shows. The former ducal town of Celle boasts more than 500 timber-framed buildings in its old quarter under historical protection. Many rare species of bird can be seen in the Ilkerbruch conservation area. Alternatively, you can learn all about the history of the automobile at VW's Autostadt exhibition complex in Wolfsburg or visit the Phæno science centre to discover for yourself how natural phenomena work.
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Usually when games are based on an entertainment property, they tend to be released in the same time window as the property is brought to market, or when it experiences a significant surge in popularity. However, in some cases, certain video games have been brought to market without the public having any prior knowledge of the property it is based on, and this has been found true with games based on anime and manga. Read on for our top five choices of anime-based games that received an unusually timed release outside of Japan.
No. 5: Gundam Battle Assault (Sony PlayStation)
The property: Mobile Suit Gundam is a space opera that has quickly grown to a household name in Japan ever since it started life as a short-lived anime series in the late 70's. The franchise encompasses numerous series and movies, with many set in alternate universes that provided a different twist on the battle of good versus evil in outer space with giant robots called Gundams.
The game: Hoping to capitalise on the popularity that the Gundam Wing series enjoyed on American television screens via the Cartoon Network at the turn of the century, Bandai released Gundam Battle Assault for the Sony PlayStation just at the end of the console's lifecycle in 2000. The game was a 2D one-on-one fighting game that allowed gamers to step into the shoes of a Gundam pilot and fight with other opponents spread over a variety of environments. The game was notable for its use of large 2D sprites for the character models, as the PlayStation's low amount of RAM made 2D-based games tricky on the console.
The problem: Gundam Battle Assault was based on Gundam: The Battle Master 2, which had been released in Japan in 1998. While Bandai used an image of the Wing Gundam for the front cover of the U.S. release, the game had very little to do with the Gundam Wing anime and instead featured robots from a broad selection of Gundam universes. Most of the robots were from anime series such as Gundam Z and Gundam ZZ, which had not received an English release at the time, leaving a lot of gamers wondering what exactly the Zeta Gundam and Qubeley are. Gundam: The Battle Master 2 originally didn't have any robots from the Gundam Wing anime in the game, so Bandai added the Wing Gundam to appease fans of the anime for the game's U.S. release.
Did you know? Gundam Wing was the second alternate universe in the Gundam franchise, following Mobile Fighter G Gundam, and only enjoyed moderate success in Japan during its original run in 1995 before experiencing a massive resurgence of popularity in North America five years later during its broadcast on the Cartoon Network.
No. 4: Ghost in the Shell (Sony PlayStation)
The property: While Ghost in the Shell started life as a manga by Masamune Shirow, most fans in the West are familiar with the property through the 1995 anime film directed by Mamoru Oshii. The Ghost in the Shell film is often viewed as a landmark anime that helped to usher in the popularity of the medium through its bleak depiction of a dystopian future society and a story that questioned what it means to be human.
The game: Published by THQ for the PlayStation in 1997, the game puts the player in the role of a driver of a Fuchikoma tank, a versatile vehicle that can travel swiftly along the ground as well as cling to walls and ceilings. The player had to dispose of a variety of enemies in several environments with the help of the tank's onboard weaponry, which consisted of rockets and machine guns.
The problem: The game was not based on the anime, but on the lesser known manga. While the English edition of the manga was released around the same time as the anime in 1995, the release was low key and has since then been overshadowed by the overwhelming popularity and recognition of the anime adaptation. There are significant differences between the manga and anime, the most obvious being that the Fuchikoma tank was not even mentioned in the film but is heavily used in the manga. You also don't get to play as the film's protagonist, Major Motoko Kusanagi, but instead as a nameless male rookie member.
Did you know? While many assume that the Ghost in the Shell film is set in a dystopian future of Japan, the producers have stated that the movie is set in Hong Kong. However, the original manga is set in Japan.
No. 3: Magic Knight Rayearth (Sega Saturn)
The property: Magic Knight Rayearth started out as a serialised manga by the Clamp production team in 1993 and received its own anime adaption in the following year. Aimed at a young female audience, it tells the story of three girls on a field trip who are brought together to fight an evil force in a parallel universe. The story starts out as a typical "magical girl" story before the story expands in scope to incorporate elements from the giant robot genre.
The game: Based on the first anime series, the game is a top-down action-based RPG. The player switches between the three protagonists to make use of each character's unique attacks, which have their own strengths and weaknesses. The game was skewed towards a younger, more casual audience, so questing and levelling up was simplified and kept to a minimum.
The problem: When the game finally received a Western release, many gamers were unaware of the game's anime origins. The game was originally released in Japan in 1995, but the English translation would gestate for the next three years until it would finally be released in North America in 1998. In addition to having the dubious honour of being the last game for the Saturn console, the Magic Knight Rayearth anime was generally overlooked by the public when it was released outside of Japan.
Did you know? The first series of the Magic Knight Rayearth anime remained faithful to the original manga, but the second series of the anime went into a different direction and incorporated new plot devices and characters not found in the original work.
No. 2: Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage (Sega Dreamcast)
The property: Berserk is a fantasy adventure manga set in a medieval Europe-inspired world and explores the theme of whether humanity is good or evil, as well as the best and worst of aspects of human nature.
The game: Eidos published a hack and slash action video game based on the property, titled Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage, for the Dreamcast in 2000. The story focuses on the title character, Guts, and acts as a side story from the main story of the manga. The game was innovative in that it introduced quick time events (QTE) to its gameplay years before it was popularised by other games.
The problem: Dark Horse Comics acquired the license to the Berserk manga and released the first English volume of it in 2003, a full three years after the game came out. As such, very few gamers were aware of the manga when the game was released in North America and PAL regions. When the manga began its English release in 2003, the game was out of print and the Dreamcast was no longer supported by Sega.
Did you know? Guts, the protagonist of the Berserk manga, has a prosthetic left forearm that not only has a magnetic grip and can be fitted with a small repeating crossbow, but also conceals a cannon.
No. 1: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Arcade)
The property: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the longest running manga series in Japan and focuses around a group of fighters from the Joestar family fighting against Dio, the nemesis of the Joestar family. Characters have a "Stand" supernatural power that takes form of their alter ego and is used in combat for increased power and agility. The series is split into different parts that each focus on different descendants of the Joestars.
The game: Capcom released a 2D fighting game based on the property in 1998. The game ran on the same hardware as Street Fighter III, so the game featured fluid animation and large sprites for the large cast of characters. The initial North American release of the game was renamed Jojo's Venture for simplicity, though the revised version of the game in 1999 carried the original title from the manga. There was a Sony PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast port the same year that retained the title from the manga.
The problem: The reason Capcom renamed the game to Jojo's Venture for its initial North American release was to simplify a slightly odd title. Despite Capcom reinstating the original title a year later, the Western public would not be exposed to the manga until Viz Media began publishing it from 2005, over six years since the game's original release. While other anime games might have a story to let users know the background of the characters, a 2D fighting game like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure lacked one and players have very little context behind the characters without being familiar with the original entertainment property it was based on.
Did you know? While there has been two anime features and a feature film made on the property, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is the longest running manga that has not been turned into an anime series.


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Melting glaciers in Antarctica and Greenland may push up global sea levels more than 3 feet by the end of this century, according to a scientific poll of experts that brings a degree of clarity to a murky and controversial slice of climate science.
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"The consequences are horrible," Jonathan Bamber, a glaciologist at the University of Bristol and a co-author of the study published Jan. 6 in the journal Nature Climate Change, told NBC News.
Estimating how much sea levels will rise from ice sheet melting is one of the more challenging aspects of climate science. Some evidence suggests recent accelerated melting is related to changes in ocean and atmospheric temperature, though natural variability may play an important role.
In addition, glaciers respond to external forces such as warmer temperatures in different ways, even when they are located right next to each other. As a result, there is tremendous uncertainty in the scientific community over how the melting will affect sea levels over the next century.
Bamber and colleague Willy Aspinall attempted to find clarity in the chaos using a scientific polling technique common in fields such as predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, but until now not applied to climate science.
The pair sent 26 of the world's leading glaciologists a series of questions about the behavior of the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets. About half replied to the survey in 2010. The respondents were polled again in 2012 to assess the robustness of their answers.
Bamber said this type of approach is "a lot more than an opinion poll." The experts were handpicked to get a representative perspective of world leaders from the ice sheet modeling and observational fields. "We analyzed the results in a very systematic, rigorous, and statistically robust way," he added.
The median estimate from the experts is that the melting ice sheets will contribute 1 foot (29 centimeters) to sea level rise by the year 2100 with a 5 percent chance their contribution could exceed 2.8 feet (84 centimeters). When the effect of thermal expansion (water expands as it warms) is taken into account, the high-end estimate is more than 3 feet (1 meter).
The estimates are higher than the controversial figures in the 2007 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of up to 23 inches (59 centimeters) and higher than the unpublished estimates being prepared for the next IPCC report, said Bamber, who is a review editor for that document and has seen the estimates.
The discrepancy likely reflects added weight given to recent studies that indicate glacier melt has accelerated in recent years in Antarctica and Greenland, and that the West Antarctic ice sheet could partially collapse by the end of this century.
"The numbers we are getting out of our elicitation reflect the fact that the world leaders in this field are now cognizant of the fact that the ice sheets are quite responsive and, in particular, there is a potential for them to make a really quite dramatic contribution," Bamber said.
The greatest drama would be a more than 3-foot rise in sea levels from the combined effect of melting ice and thermal expansion, which the study indicates has a 1 in 20 chance of occurring.
How much of this drama can be attributed to human burning of fossil fuels, the study indicates, remains murky. "There is really no consensus amongst the experts we approached," Bamber said. "That's something that we in the scientific community need to address as a matter of urgency."
John Roach is a contributing writer for NBC News Digital. To learn more about him, check out his website.


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MONTREAL - A Quebec father of three young children was struggling Monday to make sense of the tragic death of his three children.
The children — Lorelie and Anais, aged five and two, and their-four year-old brother Loic — were found dead the previous day after a 911 call from their mother's home in Drummondville, a town about an hour outside Montreal.
Patrick Desautels said the deaths left him speechless. He asked journalists to allow the family to grieve in peace.
"We are currently together as a family and this tragedy leaves us without words," the grief-stricken father wrote in a statement. "The police investigation will tell us more about the circumstances of the tragedy. What has taken place is inexplicable."
Desautels added that he loved his children and will miss them for the rest of his life.
The father was scheduled to meet with reporters near the family business in Ste-Christine, Que., on Tuesday afternoon.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths remained mysterious Monday. Quebec provincial police said they hoped that the mother of the three children — Desautels' ex-wife — could deliver some answers.
The mother, 33, was also transported to hospital for unspecified reasons. She was described as an "important witness" by police. Although her life was not deemed to be in danger, she had not met with investigators on Monday afternoon.
"Once her health improves enough for us to meet her we will do so — as soon as it's possible," said Sgt. Daniel Thibaudeau, a provincial police spokesman.
"All I know it's that it's unable for us to meet her right now. Once the doctors give us an okay for that our investigators will be right there to get a preliminary statement."
People left a makeshift memorial of flowers and stuffed animals outside the house Monday. Among the visitors to the residence was one friend of the mother's.
The friend described the deaths as a shock.
"She was a good person, she was a kind person who loved her children and never could I have imagined she'd do something like this. It's a shock to everyone," said Nancy Latraverse, standing outside the home.
"You can't predict something like this is going to happen."
Police have still not said how the children died or where they were found inside the second-floor unit of a brick duplex in Drummondville, about an hour outside Montreal.
Meanwhile, Thibodeau said investigators were also meeting with other witnesses to figure out more about the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Police questioned the victims' maternal grandmother. Reports said she was the one who made the grisly discovery Sunday.
Court records said the mother had a run-in with the law about a year ago.
Quebec provincial police were called to investigate when the mother allegedly took off with her then 14-month-old daughter after losing out in a custody battle with her ex-husband. Media reports at the time said police were able to track her down a day later and place her under arrest without incident.
She is scheduled to return to court in that case next month, court records show.
Police would not confirm who had custody of the three children or discuss reports that the mother had limited supervised access.
Autopsies were scheduled to be performed on the young children later Monday to determine how they died, Thibodeau said.
The Quebec coroner's office said it wouldn't reveal any information for the time being.
"It would be unwise to reveal the fragmented information that could change and potentially damage a criminal investigation," the office said in a statement.
"For these reasons and for the sake of thoroughness, the coroner's office will not comment on the tragedy."
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On Monday of this past week, I found the moon. It was fat, full, gluttonous, and bright. I have a picture to prove it.
I have another resolution for this relatively new year: to be as artistic in possible in all that I do.
I deposited my second royalty check – $23.22. From October 29th to December 31st, I have made $95.40. I am not, and have never been, a "numbers person." I am not sure if this means I am doing well, average, or poor. All I know is that I want to keep writing, and I suppose that is the most important thing. I did little to no writing this week, which is possibly why this blog post is so scattered and superficial.
I am convinced that in a former life, I was happily married to Ricky Ricardo.
Running in the wind is romantic and freeing. Running in the wind and the rain is stupid.
There is a dry, red, and raw patch of skin on my hand between my thumb and pointer finger. When I stick the cap on the opposite end of the pen, the plastic irritates the area. I have icky winter skin. I am over the cold, bitter weather.
I am sick of being tired.
I am envious of Winona Ryder – or at least her hair, especially when it is short. I remember feeling similarly after seeing, "Girl, Interrupted." I watched "Reality Bites." I liked the tone of it and I do sincerely miss the 1990s somewhat. I really am a fan of the earthy, sloppy fashion that was considered chic. I would like to bring that style back, but am unsure if I would be able to do so single-handedly, and am equally unsure if there would even be any other willing participants; I might have no other choice than to embark on a lone wolf fashion revolution. Either way, I am going to dress and style my hair accordingly – I am excited to buy new clothes once I lose the weight. Manufacturers really do not make fashionable habiliments for larger people.
I am mostly excited for Spring Break and vacation in Florida. I called my Aunt Kim tonight and squared away the details. Dad and his friend Andy fitted my car with new struts and fixed a leak that had to do with the transmission. I am constantly making a mental list of what I want to do before leaving. Lately, the trip has been all that I have been thinking about. I do not mind going alone, but Mom is thinking about coming along, and that does not upset me at all.
Sometimes, when I wash my face, I make the water too hot and steam rises up from the sink basin in the bathroom, and the water burns my hands, and opens my pores so wide that they sizzle. Once I was worried because for a brief moment, I could not get the cold tap to turn. Eventually I did, and it made me think of that scene from "My Cousin Vinny" when Marissa Tomei and Joe Pesci are ironically analyzing the dripping faucet that is off-screen as litigators would in court. Then I wonder how a casting director could match Pesci with Tomei (or vice versa). I worry that such wondering makes me shallow. Am I shallow? Am I a bad person?
What if I do not find romance after my teeth are straightened and after I've lost the weight? Will I have to conclude the defect is not my physical appearance, but in my personality, my very being?
I am going to take up painting this summer.
I need to write.
My last baby tooth, which never fell out, was pulled on the last day of February. So long, Little Mandi. The very last tangible remnant of my childhood was violently yanked from me. It was for the best – it was causing an infection and discoloration – but I was sad to see it go. I am reluctant to grow up and relinquish my sometimes irrational passions, and I am unwilling compromise between responsibility and desire; I don't wanna. But then again, I am getting braces. Maybe it all works out and I will never have to escape my adolescence.
The way to blast blubber this week was to give up extreme thinking. I set a realistic goal of losing two pounds, and I lost 1.8 pounds; just two ounces shy. I have lost 18 pounds total since beginning dieting and exercising and I am getting closer to my goal. Chipping away little by little is okay; I am seeing results without being perfect or extreme, and that is both a very important and difficult lesson to learn.


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The problem with riding out a political controversy is that it makes it very hard to draw a line underneath it. High profile resignations eventually allowed the Government to draw a line under the ACC mess. Compare that to the problems Mr Dotcom is causing, which are numerous and largely unresolved. John Banks' involvement is still creating fallout, with the Prime Minister again having to back his coalition partner. This is despite revelations in a letter from Banks' lawyer that the Act leader - who repeatedly stated he had nothing to hide - was concerned about what journalists and Opposition MPs might do with his statements to the police - see: Key still backs Banks, despite letter.
Of course the actual statements are still to be revealed - another political grenade waiting to go off, even as related issues keep John Key occupied. David Shearer's claim that there was a video of the PM discussing Kim Dotcom in February clearly wasn't a knockout blow and as Patrick Gower reports, Shearer's Labour colleagues weren't exactly enthusiastic in support - see: Has Shearer's GCSB claim backfired?.
In the (un)parliamentary melee that erupted as John Key sought to correct a previous statement to the House there were no real blows landed, just some brawling that was difficult to referee - see: Jane Clifton's Smith on a hot tin roof with points-ordering. As Corin Dann points out, however, that is probably enough for the opposition at the moment: 'The fact is that the Government is now having to fight a number of fires on different fronts. It's starting to look a little rattled' - see: No 'gotcha' moment for Key.
The nature of the GCSB may also be preventing Key from dealing with the politics of the issue says Patrick Smellie: 'If lawyers are unwilling to be open about the truth, spy agencies are both obliged and pathologically inclined to withhold information. He simply can't defend himself. In the process, however, his position is eroded' - see: Trust easily lost in age of new media. However, heads may be beginning to roll at the spy agency, albeit slowly, as it appears Hugh Wolfensohn - a key player in signing off on the illegal spying of Dotcom is on 'gardening leave' - see Patrick Gower's Senior spy faces sack over Dotcom debacle.
There will undoubtedly be some gardening leave on offer soon at the Ministry of Social Development. The seriousness and scale of the problem has been underlined by the head of the Government's IT programmes being ordered to do an urgent stocktake of all public computer systems in use by government departments: - see Claire Trevett's Scramble to safeguard IT systems.
Despite denials that the Minister, her office and her department had nothing to do with the outing of Ira Bailey, suspicion remains. Not least because the Minister has a track record: 'Ms Bennett has done a similar thing in the past, releasing the weekly benefit details of a solo mother who challenged a National Party policy. Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei wants a forensic investigation of the computers in Ms Bennett's office' - see: Bennett accused of breaching privacy again. There is clear evidence that Bailey's identity was known in the Beehive. Holly Ford, a member of Ms Bennett's staff, checked out Bailey's LinkedIn profile just before it was leaked to the Herald's Claire Trevett - see: Chris Keall's LinkedIn trail leads to Bennett's office - Ng.
The independent journalist at the centre of it all wasn't impressed with his source being forced into public view, but Keith Ng will be happy with the public response to his work - over $5,500 in donations so far to support his work - see: Blogger raises donations for breaking Winz story.
In other recent articles of interest:
* Is David Shearer getting away with anti-immigrant 'dog whistle' politics? Vernon Small thinks so: 'I have to say when I read the speech I expected to hear swift cries from the usual suspects that Shearer was indulging in ''dog-whistle'' politics to the anti-immigrant lobby. But so far silence. Would Winston Peters be so lucky?' - see: Shearer's dog whistle.
* Bill English told the Maori Council to 'bring it on' and they are obliging - see RNZ's Maori Council goes to High Court over SOE sale. Meanwhile the opposition is dismissing the offer to some iwi to buy shares on credit, but there are claims that iwi leaders support the proposal - see: Adam Bennett's Power shares offer 'cynical'. David Farrar is careful to reassure everyone that no special deals are being given to Maori: 'This is the key point. All shares will be purchased at the same price as other New Zealand buyers' - see: 65 Iwi offered a chance to *purchase* shares.
* The legislation to enable charter schools to be established has provoked an outcry because they will be exempt from the Official Information Act. A very effective user and watchdog of the act, blogger No Right Turn is unimpressed: 'it also means that if your kid goes to such a school, and they are treated unfairly, then you will have no right to demand answers, or to fair treatment, unless of course you are rich enough to be able to bring a High Court judicial review under the BORA - because that thankfully will still apply. If you're poor, however, you can kiss justice and fairness goodbye' - see: National's agenda: unaccountability and secrecy. The Southland Times also thinks we have the right to know what the schools are doing with their taxpayer funding - see Editorial: Partners in what, exactly?. The Herald, however, is disappointed that more educationalists are not jumping at the chance to be involved - see: Partnership opportunity for teachers.
* As with the charter schools, media generally argue for more transparency but a Waikato Times editorial suggests that less public information about executive pay rises would be better - Closing the income gulf.
* The NZ First leader has always had a strained relationship with Speakers of the House but his moving a motion of no confidence in Lockwood Smith is a rare challenge - see Audrey Young's Peters' stoush with Speaker gets serious.
* Undershooting the 1-3% inflation target has spurred further calls for the Reserve Bank to be more pro-active (see TV3's Greens seek rate cut after low inflation) but the government is not having any of it - see Audrey Young's Bill to extend Reserve Bank power fails first reading.
* The original advocates for radical monetary reform put the case for no-interest credit - see Stephnie de Ruyter's Time for Reserve Bank to review interest.
* Labour has given up the fight to have unions removed from lobbying disclosure requirements - see: Exemptions for unions no longer sought.
* Despite the Department of Labour estimating the cost at nearly half of Bill English' previous estimate, Tova O'Brien reports that Government continuing with parental leave veto.
* Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has been criticised for refusing to take part in a court action that will have a dramatic impact on waterways - see: Marty Sharpe's Fish & Game gets hooks into minister.
* Who will be the Next Wellington Mayor? David Farrar looks at the likely contenders.
* The Waitangi Tribunal continues to challenge the government's performance as a treaty partner - see Danya Levy and Kate Chapman's Crown failed kohanga reo says tribunal.
* David Farrar's rankings of MP performance have been the source of friction amongst NZ First MPs - see: NZ First infighting. Farrar's suggestion that Shane Jones could jump ship to become the NZ First deputy leader also won't endear him to that caucus: Could Shane waka jump to NZ First.
* Housing New Zealand tenants are wrong to consider they have a 'home for life' says today's Herald editorial: State housing shuffle fair use of stock.
* The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is very critical of the select committee report on the Emmissions Trading Scheme: 'we now have one in place that will have very, very limited effectiveness and has locked in subsidies to to the worst emitters indefinitely." - see RNZ's Commissioner dismayed by emissions report.
* The new proposal for lower rates for young workers coming off a benefit may fall foul of Human Rights legislation which prevents discrimination based on someone's 'employment status' - see TVNZ's Greens lay complaint over 'starting wage'.
* Commerce Minister Craig Foss appears to have wrong footed his leader over a review of superannuation's long-term viability. The official line is that there is no issue to look at - see TVNZ's Key in the dark over superannuation review.
* About that economic recovery... Unemployment of 7pc predicted as job adverts fall.


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"Ninety percent of the computer problems we experience are user-induced, but the build is of industrial quality so even dropping them rarely does lasting damage. Put simply, the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK® can take a beating and keep working."
Chad Shepherd CIO, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy (STLCOP) is the third-oldest continually operating college of pharmacy in America. Since its start in the midst of the Civil War, STLCOP has been a steadfast presence in the St. Louis community and leader in the profession of pharmacy for more than 150 years. Today, more than 7,000 alumni practice in 48 states and 14 different countries. STLCOP is located in one of the country's most distinguished biomedical communities, with neighbors including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and St. Louis Children's Hospital.
As one of the pioneers of one-to-one programs, St. Louis College of Pharmacy (STLCOP) is continually refreshing its devices on campus. The College needs to find the right devices to meet the needs of students and faculty.
As a longtime Fujitsu partner, the College has been investing in approximately 500 Fujitsu LIFEBOOK PCs every year. The most recent model to be evaluated is the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK T726.
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The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation sponsored "Spring Is Here" Dinner Dance, also celebrating the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation's 35th Anniversary, will be in full swing. In line with the theme, the ladies are encouraged to wear warm spring colors.
Our honorees for 2014 are so important to our Woodhaven. Our 2014 Honorees are Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez as "Woman of the Year 2014" in recognition and sincere appreciation for her concerned efforts in supporting the Woodhaven Business Improvement District's small business and store owners.
Mathew Xenakis, president of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, is "Man of the Year 2014" in recognitionof his concerted effort, support and friendship to the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation.
Deputy Inspector Henry Sautner, commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct, will be given the "Award of Distinction 2014" in recognition and sincere appreciation for his work at the 102nd Precinct. His continued support of the GWDC has contributed to making Woodhaven "A Haven In The City."
George Smith gets the "Honorary Woodhavenite Award 2014" in recognition and sincere appreciation for his many years as a dedicated businessman assisting the Wonderful Woodhaven Street festivals the past 22 years. Although not a Woodhaven resident, he has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to our Woodhaven community.
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo and Assemblyman Michael G. Miller will be given "Awards of Appreciation 2014" in sincere appreciation of their support and friendship to the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation.
Tickets for this great party are priced at only $65 for a wonderful evening of enjoyment with good food, good music and good company. Please call (718) 805-0202 for reservations and ticket purchases for this fundraiser. This is your last call to enjoy a great party and pay tribute to our great honorees.
Now make sure we continue to fly our American flags above all others and also wear your lapel pins. You can secure free lapel pins from our office. May God bless our leaders, may God bless our armed forces and our disabled veterans, and may God bless our America.


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Few years have passed since we first heard about the Predator drones used by the Air Force and other organizations, yet it's already time to begin waving goodbye to the outrageously expensive aircraft as their more dangerous replacements take over.
The Predator drones haven't been without troubles—you may recall that the $4.5 million drones' surveillance feeds could be intercepted and that there were some lawsuits—but they did what they were designed for well and then some. You see, the aircraft were originally intended to be completely unarmed, but handled being equipped with Hellfire missiles just fine and were used in many successful missions.
No matter whether the Predators have served the Air Force well so far or not, the organization has decided to stop purchasing any more of them and instead focus on the intentionally well-armed Reaper drones instead:
Unlike the Predator, the Reaper is no accidental warrior. Also built by General Atomics, it flies twice as fast (150-170 knots cruising, 260 max), at higher altitudes (around 50,000 feet), and carries ten times the payload (over 2 tons) as the Predator. That allows it to strap on the AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, as well as GBU-12 and GBU-38 precision bombs. And as a surveillance aircraft, it's got more electrical power than the Predator, which means "[The Air Force] can integrate new or improved sensors on the aircraft."
The Reapers have been in use since about 2007 and are now being gradually phased in as the Predators are being phased out. The entire process will probably take quite some time, but it's definitely yet another quiet changing of the guard in the drone program.
Of course, we can expect a repeat of the same process in the not-too-far future as the Reaper drones will eventually be replaced by the faster, stealthier Avenger aircraft. [Wired]
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Pack your bags for an exotic adventure with Kendra Scott as she unveils her Fall 2013 Collection, Modern Treasures. The collection is complete with gems inspired by the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.
Depart from traditional jewelry collections and experience wanderlust, with a wealth of crown jewels Helen of Troy would proudly display. Paying tribute to the Fall 2013 Collections of Balmain, Lanvin and Peter Som, Kendra's latest line combines 1970s vintage flair and timeless heirlooms to create ornate, stately pieces for the modern globetrotter.
Like a 21st century Cleopatra, journey to the Sahara desert on a Red Chariot and sail the Blue Nile with angular pyramid gems incased in filigree patterns in majestic jewel tones. The collection is reminiscent of trinkets hidden in a treasure trove.
Modern Treasures is filled with rich hues like dark red onyx and azure onyx. Even cobalt Cats Eye comes roaring into view in this distinguished collection. Evocative of the fierce Black Jaguar worshiped in ancient Egyptian culture, you will be a marvel in the Kendra Scott Fall 2013 Collection.
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- RC Sports reserves the right to repair or replace products found to be defective. After the returned product has been inspected by RC Sports, the product will be repaired, replaced, or refunded (either fully or partially depending on the product).
- Products that have normal wear and tear will not be considered defective.
- A Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained from RC Sports before any return shipment. All returns without the RA number clearly labeled on the outside of the box will immediately be refused and will be returned to sender. You can obtain an RA number by calling RC Sports at 913-894-5177.
- Returned product should be sent to RC Sports. If the skates are found to be defective, replacement product will be returned to the sender's address with the shipping charges pre-paid by RC Sports.
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Banana Joe didn't monkey around this time.
The little affenpinscher with the bouncy step and shiny black coat walked off as America's top dog Tuesday night, winning best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.
Affectionately called a monkey dog because he looks just like one, Banana Joe made up for near misses the last two years at Madison Square Garden.
The 5-year-old wagged his tail a mile a minute after earning his 86th best in show title overall. It was a timely win, too, coming a day before he was set to fly back to the Netherlands with his owner.
An old English sheepdog only 20 months old was picked as the runner-up on the green carpet of the Garden. Swagger the sheepdog drew the most cheers, but judge Michael Dougherty picked Banana Joe.
Also in the best-of-seven final ring were a German wirehaired pointer ranked as the nation's No. 1 show dog, an American foxhound, a Portuguese water dog, a bichon frisé, and a smooth fox terrier.
Handler Ernesto Lara kept hoisting up Banana Joe after the victory at the country's premier dog show. The playful pooch enjoys tugging at his squeaky mouse toy – now he'll be able to put it in the prized silver bowl he won.
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Zahner announces its first venture into web-based software. The free software platform called ShopFloor, launched earlier today, contains a suite of intuitive tools for building complex architecture.
This is Zahner's first software available to the public. However, it is not the first time Zahner developed code for architecture. In 2005, Zahner designed the first image-mosaic perforation algorithm for the de Young Museum in San Francisco. The technology behind this project made waves - Richard Lacayo stated in the Times, "what this building says is that maybe craftsmanship has a high-tech future after all," and Julie Iovine said that "Seurat would have marveled."
Zahner's algorithm allowed the entire process to run smoothly on the factory floor, as though it were any other job. Zahner's innovative new software takes this a step further. ShopFloor™ provides a user interface: a simple, easy and perhaps even fun way to produce facades not unlike the de Young Museum. Designs outputted by the software are preengineered and fabricated on Zahner's shop floor.
"We've built a tool that uses our factory floor like a massive rapid prototype machine," says CEO/President Bill Zahner, "You see the price, you manipulate your design, and we build it. This model never been applied to architecture."
Screenshots of the ShopFloor designer in action. Photo © A. Zahner Company
Designers can see the price change as they manipulate the 3D model. This allows users to directly control and prevent value engineering of their design that would typically occur. When the design is complete and the purchase is made, Zahner produces the parts, crates the assemblies, and ships them to the job site.
The simplified design interface means that costs are greatly reduced when compared to traditional design, engineering and fabrication. "This is a truly unique approach," says Director of Marketing, Gary Davis. "Instead of a back-and-forth design process, everything you build on ShopFloor is pre-engineered, stamped, and ready to ship."
ShopFloor™ provides a direct interface to Zahner's shop floor. The name, "ShopFloor" pays homage to the machines, facility, and skilled artisans with which the software gives you direct access. It is also a reference to the online store, an intuitive marketplace to design and build architectural systems.
The transparent pricing is perhaps the most revolutionary aspect of ShopFloor, giving the designer more control over the construction budget. Photo © A. Zahner Company
Zahner currently has three tools being rolled out for ShopFloor's beta test:
• The first tool gives designers access to the system based on the company's new headquarters in Kansas City, a fin-based shading system with flexible design parameters and a visually striking output.
• The second tool will give designers access to the ZIRA technology for creating perforated surfaces from photographs, and will be available Spring 2014 (see the de Young Museum).
• The third tool is a completely new technology, which enables designers to build standard glass and metal facades, but with a variety of customizable material claddings and will be available Spring/Summer 2014.
"With our tool, everything you design is quantifiably buildable," says Zahner engineer Craig Long, "And quantifiably buildable designs have concrete costs. So we thought, what happens when a designer can see the cost of a facade? It's that missing piece of the puzzle. For the designer, it's knowledge, and it's power."
For more information, visit http://shopfloor.azahner.com.
Zahner's Headquarters in Kansas City, the first facade system available for ShopFloor. Photo © Mike Sinclair; © A. Zahner Company
Detail of the fin-based facade for Zahner's Headquarters, the first facade system available for ShopFloor. Photo © Mike Sinclair; © A. Zahner Company


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The objective of this module is to draw attention to the high voltage hazards that can occur on telecommunication circuits entering substations and power stations, and to review the protection devices that are used to combat this problem. After study of the videotape and the associated workbook the participants should be able to understand the following overall concepts and apply them in their day-to-day activities. They will also be able to answer test related questions on these subjects: Communication line interface, Routing of telephone cables by Telco, Effect on telephone lines of power system faults, Longitudinal common mode induction, GPR - Ground Potential Rise, Remote ground and local ground, High voltage hazards to personnel and equipment, Location of demarcation interface, Standard telephone line protection, Air gap arrestors, Carbon block protectors, Gas tube protectors, Solid-state protectors, Limitations of protectors, Disadvantage of voltage clamping (i.e. circuit shut down), Mutual drainage reactor, High voltage interface, Dedicated entrance cable; features, Grounding of dedicated cable, High voltage special protection, Neutralizing transformer, Neutralizing reactor, Isolation transformers, High voltage relay for DC signals, Safety precautions for personnel, Optical isolators: teleline isolator, TUCON fiber optic link, Fiber optic cable and multiplexer.
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- Trainees will be able to explain the high voltage hazards associated with telephone lines that connect to communication circuits in substations and power stations.
- Trainees will be able to explain the terms 'local ground' and 'remote ground' and describe the dangers associated with a potential difference between the two.
- Trainees will be able to describe standard protective devices that are used on telephone lines and the limitations of these devices.
- Trainees will be able to explain which protective devices are suitable for application on communication lines requiring Trainees will be able to various types of high voltage special protection (HVSP) devices that are used to protect communications circuits that may be subject to high voltage rises.
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This is one of those things i'll try not to miss: Journalism.co.uk, the online journalism website par excellence, is turning 10, and they're organizing a conference dedicated to what-you-know-what. So if you're into the present and future of journalism, sign up, it's on the 14th of January and it costs the fair amount of 80£. By the way, have i ever told you that my blog is on their list?
In Journalism.co.uk's own words:
news:rewired, a one-day meet-up organised by Journalism.co.uk at City University, London will bring together leading multimedia journalists and digital news editors and look beyond our industry to data experts and e-commerce specialists, generating original ideas for ways of working and practical advice you can use straightaway.
news:rewired wants to help you do better journalism – whether that's learning the basics of videojournalism or discovering new social media tools through which to tell your stories – by providing speakers who are already changing how it's done.
"It's always been our goal to educate as well as observe at Journalism.co.uk, and news:rewired represents the culmination of our accumulated efforts in that direction over the past decade," added Journalism.co.uk founder John Thompson.
Multimedia, mash-ups and making money – this is the news business rewired.
Full details are at www.newsrewired.com, but here's the basic outline:
Who's it for?
- Journalists: staffers, freelancers, editors, newsroom executives, trainees and students from all sectors, as well as those looking to get back into the industry
- Journalism trainers, tutors and teachers
- Anyone in media, journalism and communications with an interest in where our industry is headed
When and where?
- news:rewired will take place on 14 January 2010 at London's City University from 10am – 5:15pm.
What's going on?
- Session 1: Multimedia
Choose from three groups: videojournalism; social media for journalists; a troubleshooting panel for all your online journalism needs.
- Session 2: Collaboration
Take your pick from three discussions on forming partnerships, covering: user-generated content, data and local media.
- Session 3: Making Money
No event for modern-day journalists would be worth attending without a discussion on making money. But there'll be no wishful 'blue sky thinking' here, just a look at what's worked, what hasn't and where the opportunities are for online journalists.
How much will it cost?
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The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club's monthly meeting Nov. 19, which centered on the topic "Drilling for Oil," fostered a heated debate among oil-drilling supporters and opponents — essentially economy versus the environment.
Glenn Compton, a long-time Venice resident and chairman of non-profit, environmental- watchdog group Manasota-88, told those in attendance at Michael's On East that "it's the height of irresponsibility for elected officials to support offshore oil drilling."
"The facts are, our economy is based off clean beaches and is driven by tourism," Compton said. "I never want to see drilling here off our shores. Not now — not ever."
But David Rancourt, a Tallahassee-based political adviser, lobbyist consultant and founding partner of advocacy firm Southern Strategy Group, said this country "is facing desperate and difficult times."
"Unless we deal with them, this country may not continue to be the greatest country on the face of this earth," said Rancourt, who urged those in attendance to realize the United States can't be dependent on foreign oil any longer.
Honey Rand, a Sarasota native and former communications director of Mote Marine Laboratory and author of "Water Wars," cut Rancourt's speech in half by saying, "Those of us who oppose oil drilling are not un-American."
"Sarasota is my home and is one of the most beautiful places in the world," Rand said. "Let's not ruin it."
Dr. Eugene Shinn, a retired senior geologist from the U.S. Geological Survey, a former Shell Oil employee and a University of South Florida professor, said that if the country and this state don't find more oil, "more tankers will be polluting the earth and banging into each other."
Shinn also brought a list of sand samples from the coastlines of Texas, Louisiana and Florida to show that oil drilling has no effect on sand quality.
Shinn, who helped the state drill 38 wells off Florida and 14 wells off the Florida Keys, urged people to give drilling a chance.
"I would like to see us get alternative energy sources, too, but you are stuck with oil for another 20 or 30 years at least," he said.
Rancourt said 70% of the oil the U.S. consumes comes from foreign sources.
But Compton said it seems reckless for the country to use up its oil reserves (3% of oil reserves worldwide).
Rand agreed.
"In this miserable economy, our tourism industry provides more than $3 billion annually," Rand said. "We need to ask ourselves if oil drilling is a risk we are willing to take."
Rancourt said a bill will most likely be proposed by both the state's House of Representatives and the Senate next year, which would lift the oil-drilling ban and give oil companies the opportunity to ask for drilling contracts off the west coast of Florida.
"The bill will merely give the state an opportunity to learn the value of the asset," Rancourt said. "I believe we ought to explore the value and learn whether it's worth it."
The two sides agreed to disagree while taking questions from the audience.
Rancourt said he wouldn't support any bill that spoils the state's beaches, explaining that any permit would come with conditions for protecting residents and beaches.
Shinn said oil companies wouldn't find much oil off the west coast of Florida anyway.
But the back-and-forth discussion continued.
The two groups also debated whether sonar technology used to find oil is detrimental to the Gulf's bottom, the natural reefs and the aquatic life.
The Longboat Key Town Commission and the Manatee and Sarasota county commissions have signed resolutions that oppose oil drilling off Florida's coast.
Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Building Block Trees
Earlier in the week, we built a tree out of picture books. We topped the tree with a bright star -- "What Star is This" by Joseph Slate and Alison Jay.
Find more of this week's Wordless Wednesday (or Wordful) posts at 5 Minutes for Mom.
11 comments:
- Kristie said...
You are so creative with your kids! All those trees look like they were a lot of fun to make! :-)
- December 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM
- Unknown said...
Oh, I like this. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Holidays
See our Wordless Wednesday photo...
- December 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
All adorable tree ideas! Love them.
- December 7, 2011 at 9:06 PM
- Jenny said...
How fun to make a Christmas book Christmas tree!
- December 8, 2011 at 12:32 AM
- Jen said...
Very creative! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my crazy family. lol :)
- December 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM
- An Almost Unschooling Mom said...
I can't believe you managed to top all your "trees" with stars - so fun!
- December 8, 2011 at 7:36 AM
- Anonymous said...
These trees are so cute. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
- December 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM
- Tricia said...
How cute! I am going to challenge my 9 yr. old to make a lego Christmas Tree when he gets home! Merry Christmas!
- December 8, 2011 at 1:08 PM
- JDaniel4's Mom said...
Each of your trees is so cute! The book about the star on the top is genius!
- December 9, 2011 at 2:10 PM
- Unknown said...
Those trees are so creative, I love seeing what little minds will come up with!
- December 12, 2011 at 10:15 PM
- Z-Kids said...
Ha ha! Love the variety of built trees!
- December 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM


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hello everyone!
we hope everyone is doing GREAT!! as for us, well, the day is here when our wonderful,beautiful husband and father will be leaving for a year.....i had gone by too fast but we are THANKFUL we have spent all our time together with him...it has been WONDERFUL just sharing everyday life with him.....it has been great but bittersweet....i LOVED watching him with his boys and just seeing the love they had for each other...i am just soaking it in and just PRAYING that we will have MANY MANY MORE.....he leaves on MONDAY JUNE 4TH and there will be a FAREWELL CERAMONY on JUNE 10TH in AUSTIN, TX @ 9am (anyone interested in attending, just email me back for more info) and then he flys out JUNE 12th to FT BLISS, EL PASO for 3 months.....from there they are scheduled to leave for IRAQ....total time, GOD WILLING will only be a year. here is his email if anyone is interested firstname.lastname@example.com and as soon as i get an address i will send that out too!! still don't know what he will be doing over there but i just PRAY PRAY PRAY it will be administration type stuff!! alex asks everyday when daddy leaves for work if THIS is the day that he will be gone for a "long time" and everyday, i have told him that no, not yet....he has his calendar with the days marked but he is really worried about that day....GOD WILLING they months will FLY BY and we will be able to fill his days as best he can with playdates and just doing things to keep his mind off daddy.....and GOD WILLING we will be able to chat with james via the internet while he is gone......i just PRAY as i do for all troops, that he comes home healthy & safe.....we still don't know if he will make it for the birth but we are prepared either way!!
well, onto matthew, matthew is doing GREAT!! wowowow, what a difference the 2nd surgery made! even after one day, he was doing BETTER than after the first surgery. he JUST started to eat again orally so that is a GREAT THING. he is asking for food and wanting to eat and also drinking water. another thing we have noticed is that he is A LOT more vocal! he is saying MAMA all the time now and will say other words too! still drooling like crazy but GOD WILLING that will slow down. i just pray he continues on with his oral eating!! also, he NEVER had to take ANY MORE TYLENOL after the 2nd surgery! what a change from doing it RELIGIOUSLY the first week to not doing it AT ALL after his 2nd!! you KNOW the 2nd surgery fixed things up! he is also doing GREAT with his little heart monitor. it HAS gone off a couple of times but i don't know WHY or what it saw but i have NOT heard back from the cardiologist so i just pray that all is well. he went to the pediatricians for his well toddler check up on thursday and he is doing REMARKABLE! his weight and height is now AVERAGE (his weight use to be in the 97%) he weighed in at 33 lbs 4 oz and height of 37" !!! he is just getting SOOOOO BIG! he is also trying to crawl the RIGHT WAY over his hands and off his butt! much better! he is as HAPPY as ever and just such a JOY! he loves to rub my tummy and give BABY G a kiss and love. he is too cute! i KNOW he will be a GREAT BIG BROTHER!
alex is doing well also doing really well. he is getting so big! he has been acting out a bit but who can blame him when he UNDERSTANDS that daddy will be gone for a long time. that is his HERO and for him not to be here.....he has told me he DOES NOT want to turn 5 and that he does not want a party. he gets really teary eye if i mention it. i think it stems from him know daddy won't be there....so i am going to sneak in a party for him around his birthday and just tell him that we are going to have some friends over etc and just have a nice playdate.....nothing fancy just a day for him. GOD WILLING he will love it. i feel so sad for him because daddy is his daddy....he tells me all the time that HE CAME OUT OF DADDY'S TUMMY!! hehehehee....he just loves that man sooooo....
well, as for me, i am doing GREAT!!! I am 26 wks along and sure do feel pg now. i love to feel the baby kicking and squirming around there. i am measuring right on time and all the FETAL ECHOs we have had on baby G have shown that so far, it looks like everything is in the right place heart wise!! what a RELIEF!!! baby is also measuring at 1 lb 8 oz!! and he is DEFINETLY A BOY!!! soooooo, james and i have FINALLY come up with a name....i chose the first name and james the second and it is a COMBINATION of all 4 of our names (our initials)....the J will be for james & james alex II and the M will be for Maria (me) and Matthew....ready for his name??? his name will be
JOSHUA means - GOD IS MY SALVATION (matthews middle names means the same thing!!)
MICHAEL means - WHO IS LIKE GOD?
so there you have it....BABY G now has an official name!!! we are so excited! we have been buying some stuff for the baby because the month before i found out i was pg (dec) i SOLD EVERYTHING in a YARD SALE!!! so there you go! we bought the baby his stroller & car seat, his high chair & swing...we have also bought this little one some clothing and such. i laugh now because i had BAGS of baby boy stuff (and it was ALL in good condition) and it went all away at the garage sale!! so we are starting FRESH!! i still have the bassinet, play pen and crib (matthew is still in it) and a couple of other small things but basically everything else went bye-bye!! oh well! this little one doesn't get the hand me downs from his brothers!! little stinker! james wanted to be around to buy the stuff so this past week we have been on a BUYING FRENZY!! i can't wait to get it all set up! but we are sooo excited and happy! GOD WILLING i will get a date soon for my c-section so that we can let james comander know so MAYBE (praying really hard here) they will let him come home for that (he will be ft bliss)....
everyone had been soooo supportive here at home and i am SOOOO THANKFUL to them ALL! i am just BLESSED to have so many family and friends near by that are wonderful! i do worry about things but i TRY to be just upbeat and excited about things for the boys.....during the summer, my niece will be staying with us every other week so that will be a BIG HELP and i know we will have playdates for alex to keep him occupied too! there are also the free movies twice a week that we will be doing....just things to keep the boys busy!!
well, that is all for now....i pray everyone is doing GREAT!! i will keep everyone updated on us and also on james. please feel free to email him......i know he will appreciate hearing from people!!
well, TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS!!!
james, maria, alex, matthew & joshua michael!
Sunday, June 03, 2007
James is leaving on monday.....
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Dear Friends: I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying your summer! Autumn is just around the corner!
On Exhibit:
Spring Arts Collective Gallery – Los Angeles
Opening Reception: September 11, 7-9pm
On Exhibit:
Yosemite Renaissance XXIII
King's Art Center – Hanford, California
Recently On Exhibit:
Glimpses in Time – Joyce Gordon Gallery
Oakland, California
Hanford Sentinel – Hanford, California
Joe Johnson of the Hanford Sentinel (a central California newspaper near Yosemite) recently interviewed me for an in-depth article that heralded the annual return of the Yosemite Renaissance exhibit to the King's Art Center in Hanford, California. Although you won't be able to see the large reproduction of my Bridalveil Falls photograph, the article is available on the Sentinel website for your reading pleasure. I had a great time speaking with Joe and sincerely thank him for featuring me in his article!
Recent Awards and Recognition
I am happy to announce that several of my photographs have recently received awards and recognition in international competitions:
- * 3rd Place, Nature:Trees, Prix de la Photographie, Paris. 2008;
- * Finalist, 28th Annual Photographer's Forum Spring Photography Contest (2008);
- * Honorable Mention; Trees; 2008 International Photographer of the Year Awards (22,000 entries from 124 countries).
As always, I sincerely Thank You for your support of and interest in my work. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me.
You are visiting the blog of fine art photographer Michael E. Gordon. For additional photos and information, please visit his official website.